The 32nd match of IPL 2025 features Delhi Capitals (DC) facing Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on April 16 at 7:30 PM IST.
DC, led by Axar Patel, have securedq four wins in five matches, placing them second on the points table.
RR, under Sanju Samson, have two victories from six games, currently sitting eighth.
Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadiumq is known for its batting-friendly surface, with short boundaries and a fast outfield.
Teams batting first have often posted scores exceeding 200.
Spinners may find some assistance as the pitch wears.
Dew in the second innings can make bowling challenging.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 29
- DC Wins: 14
- RR Wins: 15
- At Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC leads with 6 wins in 9 matches
Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma
Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Impact Sub: Kumar Kartikeya
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Wicketkeepers:
- KL Rahul (DC)
- Sanju Samson (RR)
Batters:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
- Karun Nair (DC)
- Shimron Hetmyer (RR)
All-rounders:
- Axar Patel (DC)
- Riyan Parag (RR)
- Vipraj Nigam (DC)
Bowlers:
- Mitchellz Starc (DC)
- Jofra Archer (RR)
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Top Fantasy Picks
Delhi Capitals:
- KL Rahul: Consistent scorer and key wicketkeeper-batsman.
- Axar Patel: All-rounder contributing with both bat and ball.
- Mitchell Starc: Lead pacer with wicket-taking abilities.
Rajasthan Royals:
- Sanju Samson: Captain and reliable top-order batsman.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Aggressive opener with potentialq for big scores.
- Jofra Archer: Pace spearhead capable of early breakthroughs.
Match Prediction
Considering current4 form and home advantage, Delhi Capitals have a slight edge with a 56% chance of victory.
However, Rajasthan Royals possess match-winners who can turn the game.
Note: Player availability and team compositions are subject to change. Please verify final line-ups before finalizing your Dream11 team.